Savoring Appalachia

Susi Gott Séguret/ Photo by John Warner

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Susi’s Jack Daniels-Infused Collards
Three Sisters Chowder

When asked which cuisine most typifies America, chefs are bound to tell you it stems from the South. From the luscious belly of our nation, the mountains where sweet corn is grown and the rivers where trout flashes its rainbow colors, all the way down to the Mississippi Delta, the South has a gift for capturing both our hearts and our taste buds. Continue reading

What Ewe Always Wanted to Know About Lamb Farming In The U.S.

Join Us on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 at 7:00 PM via Zoom!

Presented by John and Sukey Jamison, owners, Jamison Farm, Latrobe, Pa.

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Links to Recipes
Delicious Lamb Shanks
Mushroom Lamb Stroganoff

From Scott Warner, president, Culinary Historians of Chicago: 

As a kid, I was always hesitant when it came to eating lamb chops; too often they were greasy and usually had an unpleasant “lamby” taste. In the last few years however, the lamb chops I’ve been buying from my local grocery store have been meaty, juicy and non “lamby” tasting.

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Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods

 
Join Us on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 at 3:15 PM LIVE!, Yes, Live!
 
 
Whether it’s thin crust or deep dish, Italian beef dipped or not, or mustard on your hot dog — there’s no doubt Chicagoans share a passionate appetite for iconic foods from the Windy City. Explore the history of many favorite Chicagoland specialties and the restaurants that served them, from corner hot dog stands and greasy spoons to pizza parlors.

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The Invisible 6,000 Year History of Sourdough

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Links to recipes:
Pliny the Elder’s Picenum Bread
Sourdough Boston Brown Bread
Starting a Sourdough Starter

For at least 6000 years, people have summoned sourdough starter seemingly out of the air and combined it with milled wheat, water, and a dash of salt to produce The Staff of Life: Bread. Join us as Professor Eric Pallant slices into a 6,000-year journey through history. Continue reading